Campaign 26V-132Do not drive

Spare tire carrier may have incorrect welding, causing the carrier to detach from the trailer during transit

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Defect summary

Escape Trailer Industries LTD. (Escape Trailer) is recalling certain 2025 E17, E19, E21, E5.0 recreational trailers. The spare tire carrier may have incorrect welding, causing the carrier to detach from the trailer during transit.

Consequence

A detached carrier can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the spare tire carriers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 2026. Owners may contact Escape Trailer customer service at 1-604-703-1650. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V132000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-132
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
EscapeEscape 1720250
EscapeEscape 1920250
EscapeEscape 2120250
EscapeEscape 5.020250
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.